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1 week ago | 
wtaj.com | trevor miller |Tim Durkin
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A growing shortage of child care teachers is shutting down classrooms and straining working families across Pennsylvania, prompting Somerset County leaders to call for urgent state investment. At a press conference Thursday hosted at The Learning Lamp Center for Children, lawmakers, business advocates and child care experts detailed the economic fallout of the staffing crises, pointing to recent state and local surveys.
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2 weeks ago | 
wtaj.com | Jordan Mansberger |trevor miller
This story has been updated to show the correct statements made by Jenna Conner. HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Campers are adjusting their Memorial Day plans this year as federal campgrounds at Raystown Lake remain closed due to a continuing federal hiring freeze, but no reopening date has been confirmed. Park Ranger Jenna Conner clarified that while the federal hiring freeze has been extended to July 15, that date is not when the campgrounds will reopen.
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2 weeks ago | 
wtaj.com | trevor miller |Rian Bossler
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — After nearly two hours of discussion and debate during a special meeting, the Penn State University Board of Trustees voted to close seven commonwealth campuses that they say have seen significant declines in enrollment. Toward the end of the meeting, which was publicly livestreamed on Penn State’s website at 5 p.m. Thursday, Board Chair David Kleppinger motioned for the board to hold a vote on the campus closures.
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4 weeks ago | 
wtaj.com | trevor miller |Tim Durkin
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Community members had the chance to get a firsthand look at life inside the fire service Friday as Alpha Fire Company opened its doors for an interactive open house aimed at recruiting volunteers and raising awareness about the growing costs of emergency response. The event invited attendees to explore fire trucks, try on gear, and even operate fire hoses, offering a hands-on experience for those curious about firefighting.
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1 month ago | 
wtaj.com | trevor miller |Jordan Mansberger
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Although gas-powered vehicles still dominate Pennsylvania roads, electric vehicles (EVs) are making steady gains, and experts say the shift shows no signs of slowing. Triple A reports that a majority of vehicles on the road remain gas-powered, but electric vehicle ownership has grown steadily over the past five years.
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2 months ago | 
pahomepage.com | trevor miller |Tristan Klinefelter
HOMER CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A towering symbol of Indiana County’s industrial past came crashing down Saturday morning, March 22, as the Homer City Generating Station was demolished. The power plant, once home to one of the world’s tallest chimneys, was decommissioned last year. Crowds of spectators gathered at dawn to witness the implosion, with some climbing onto vehicles or settling into lawn chairs for a better view.
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2 months ago | 
dcnewsnow.com | trevor miller |Tristan Klinefelter
HOMER CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A towering symbol of Indiana County’s industrial past came crashing down Saturday morning, March 22, as the Homer City Generating Station was demolished. The power plant, once home to one of the world’s tallest chimneys, was decommissioned last year. Crowds of spectators gathered at dawn to witness the implosion, with some climbing onto vehicles or settling into lawn chairs for a better view.
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2 months ago | 
yourerie.com | trevor miller |Tristan Klinefelter
HOMER CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A towering symbol of Indiana County’s industrial past came crashing down Saturday morning, March 22, as the Homer City Generating Station was demolished. The power plant, once home to one of the world’s tallest chimneys, was decommissioned last year. Crowds of spectators gathered at dawn to witness the implosion, with some climbing onto vehicles or settling into lawn chairs for a better view.
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2 months ago | 
abc27.com | trevor miller |Tristan Klinefelter
HOMER CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A towering symbol of Indiana County’s industrial past came crashing down Saturday morning, March 22, as the Homer City Generating Station was demolished. The power plant, once home to one of the world’s tallest chimneys, was decommissioned last year. Crowds of spectators gathered at dawn to witness the implosion, with some climbing onto vehicles or settling into lawn chairs for a better view.
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2 months ago | 
wtaj.com | trevor miller |Tristan Klinefelter
HOMER CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A towering symbol of Indiana County’s industrial past came crashing down Saturday morning, March 22, as the Homer City Generating Station was demolished. The power plant, once home to one of the world’s tallest chimneys, was decommissioned last year. Crowds of spectators gathered at dawn to witness the implosion, with some climbing onto vehicles or settling into lawn chairs for a better view.
